"The Great Gatsby" Boasts an All-Star Cast

Australian director Baz Luhrmann is as well known for the music he uses to enhance his films as he is for the actual films. This is because the director expertly mixes sound with each individual scene to produce a rich effect. Imagine the surprise of his fans when he...

Five Interesting Facts about "The Great Gatsby"

Baz Luhrmann's latest film, "The Great Gatsby," is a retelling of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald tale of power, infidelity, and love. While the story of doomed love clearly stands on its own, here are five fun facts about the film that audiences might have missed. 5....

Baz Luhrmann and "The Great Gatsby"

Baz Luhrmann is a world-renowned filmmaker whose latest production is the upcoming remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, "The Great Gatsby." Luhrmann is known for his grand filmography and artistic style, talents that fans of the novel believe will come to the...

Damon, DiCaprio, and Double Lives: Dual Protagonists in the "The

Through criminal exploits and false bonds, "The Departed" explores duality and the unceasing consequences faced by people who practice it. The movie's two lead protagonists embody the concept of duality, acting as character foils in their reactions to similar scenarios....

Movie Review: The Departed

Rating: R (for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content, and drug material) Length: 151 minutes Release Date: Oct. 6, 2006 Directed by: Martin Scorsese Genre: Crime and thrillerStars: 4.5 out of 5 The crime/thriller movie "The Departed" features...

Leonardo DiCaprio Biography

Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, to parents George and Irmelin. DiCaprio inherited Italian, German, and Russian ancestry through his parents and grandparents. Many people believe that DiCaprio was given his first name after...

Best Quotes from "The Departed"

The Martin Scorsese epic "The Departed" was released to critical acclaim in 2006, grossing close to $27 million during its opening weekend and more than $285 million overall. It made the top-ten list of many publications as one of the best movies of the year, and was ...

Surprising Facts About Martin Scorsese's "The Departed"

The 2006 film "The Departed" boasted an enviable cast of A-list actors many filmmakers would shamelessly campaign to work with. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Martin Sheen are just samples of the big names attached to the film. Led by acclaimed director Martin...

Why "The Departed" Is One of the Best Gangster Films of All Time

"The Departed" is a 2006 film about the Irish mafia in Boston. With an all-star cast directed by film legend Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan, "The Departed" is a modern movie that has earned its place as a classic gangster film on par with "The Godfather."...

Movie Review: Gangs of New York

Rating: R (strong sexual content, nudity, language and some teen drug and alcohol use) Length: 167 minutes Release Date: Dec. 20, 2002 Directed by: Martin Scorsese Genre: Crime / Drama Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Cameron DiazStars: 3.5 out of 5 "Gangs of...

Movie Review: "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"

Rating: PG-13 (some mature subjects) Length: 118 minutes Release Date: March 4, 1994 Directed by: Lasse Hallstrom Genre: DramaStars: 4 out of 5 "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" hit cinemas in 1994 with a mixed cast of well-established artists and up-and-coming stars. Johnny...

Movie Review: The Departed

Rating: R (for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content, and drug material) Length: 151 minutes Release Date: Oct. 6, 2006 Directed by: Martin Scorsese Genre: Crime and thrillerStars: 4.5 out of 5 The crime/thriller movie "The Departed" features...

Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio Square Off in "Django Unchained"

When writer and director Quentin Tarantino announced his latest project, it was met with much curiosity and excitement by his fans. He announced he was going to put his own twist on an obscure spaghetti western called "Django." The film would be set just a few years before...

Movie Review: Django Unchained

Rating: R Length: 165 minutes Release Date: December 25, 2012 Directed by: Quentin Tarantino Genre: Action, DramaStars: 4 out of 5 Quentin Tarantino ("Reservoir Dogs") has an almost frantic energy in every interview that he gives. He brings that energy to "Django ...